La Cage aux Folles
La Cage aux Folles (1987) was a musical theatre production by A/S Proscenium in collaboration with K/S Entertainment A/S and Thalia Teater. La Cage aux Folles was the Norwegian premiere of the musical written by Jerry Herman (music and lyrics) and Harvey Fierstein (book), based on a farce by the same title, written by Jean Poiret. The production was performed at Chateau Neuf.
American Richard Balestrino directed and choreographed it.
Rolf Wesenlund played the role of Albin.
Sven-Bertil Taube played the role of Pierre.
Information
(Objekt ID 51137)| Object type | Production |
| Premiere | September 24, 1987 |
| Produced by | , , Thalia Teater AS |
| Based on | La Cage aux Folles by Harvey Fierstein, Jerry Herman, Jerry Herman |
| Audience | Adults |
| Number of events | 70 |
| Language | Norwegian |
| Keywords | Musical, Theatre |
| Running period | September 24, 1987 |
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SOURCE:
Einar Dahl's private archive, donated by Einar Dahl, 01.11.2015
Contributors (59)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Harvey Fierstein | – Playwright |
| Jerry Herman | – Songlyrics |
| Runar Borge | – Translation (Sangtekster) |
| Rolv Wesenlund | – Translation |
| Richard Balestrino | – Direction |
| Richard Balestrino | – Choreography |
| Arild Stav | – Musical direction (Treblås) |
| Jerry Herman | – Composer |
| Erik Ulfers | – Stage design |
| Ruth Wærdahl Wesenlund | – Costume |
| Egil Monn-Iversen | – Musical arrangement |
| Øivin Onarheim | – Light |
| Pelle Christensen | – Actor (Eduard Dindon) |
| Knut Morten Damm | – Actor (Francis) |
| Ingvild Engeset | – Actor (Colette) |
| Kari Gjærum | – Actor (Paulette) |
| Oddbjørn Hanto | – Actor (Renaud / Tabarro) |
| Wayne McKnight | – Actor (Etienne) |
| Inger Rabben | – Actor (Anne) |
| Kari Rasmussen | – Actor (Jaqueline) |
| Geir Rebbestad | – Actor (Hercule) |
| Aud Schønemann | – Actor (Marie Dindon) |
| Calvin Ray Stiggers | – Actor (Jacob) |
| Sven-Bertil Taube | – Actor (George) |
| Inger Teien | – Actor (Madame Renaud) |
| Rolv Wesenlund | – Actor (Albin) |
| Øystein Wiik | – Actor (Jean-Michel) |
| Pia Bragmo | – Dancer (Bitelle) |
| Keith Frederick Nolan | – Dancer (Chatal) |
| Mikael Johansson | – Dancer (Clo-Clo) |
| Terje Tjøme Mossige | – Dancer (Hanna) |
| Anne Line Møller | – Dancer (Angelique) |
| Johan Osuldsen | – Dancer (Nicole) |
| Gilbert Parsons | – Dancer (Monique) |
| Will Schutte | – Dancer (Lo Singh) |
| Martin Segura | – Dancer (Mercedes) |
| Jan-Fredrik Sogstad | – Dancer (Dermah) |
| Trude Stokke | – Dancer (Odette) |
| Trond Winterkjær | – Dancer (Phaedra) |
| Steinar Larsen | – Musician (Gitar) |
| Jens Petter Antonsen | – Musician (Trompet og flygelhorn) |
| Morten Belstad | – Musician (Slagverk) |
| Dag Eriksen | – Musician (Trombone) |
| Svein Gjermundrød | – Musician (Trompet og flygelhorn) |
| Kai Hager | – Musician (Cello - alternerte med Morten Hannisdal) |
| Morten Hannisdal | – Musician (Cello - alternerte med Kai Hager) |
| Svein Børge Haugberg | – Musician (Treblås) |
| Tore Hovland | – Musician (Violin) |
| Sigmund Jaang | – Musician (Konsertmester) |
| Svenn Erik Kristoffersen | – Musician (Keyboard) |
| Terje Methi | – Musician (Bass) |
| Per Christian Revholt | – Musician (Keyboard) |
| Sture Rogne | – Musician (Trekkspill) |
| Per Stenseth | – Musician (Violin) |
| Anne-Lise Vabø | – Musician (Violin) |
| Fred Henrik Aase | – Musician (Violin) |
| Kari Stokke | – Song Instruction |
| Torunn Løken | – Mask design |
| Wayne McKnight | – Director’s assistant |
Performance dates
| September 24, 1987 – Storsalen på Chateau Neuf | National premiere, Norway |